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The King’s Speech at the Watermill Theatre – review

The King’s Speech at the Watermill Theatre – review

Watermill Theatre announces new productions for 2025

Watermill Theatre announces new productions for 2025

Cast for The King’s Speech revival confirmed

Cast for The King’s Speech revival confirmed

Barnum at the Watermill Theatre review – a glorious, circus-infused spectacle

Barnum at the Watermill Theatre review – a glorious, circus-infused spectacle

Barnum at the Watermill Theatre – first look

Barnum at the Watermill Theatre – first look

Fanny at the Watermill Theatre – review

Fanny at the Watermill Theatre – review

Much Ado About Nothing at the Watermill Theatre – review

Much Ado About Nothing at the Watermill Theatre – review

The Wizard of Oz at the Watermill Theatre – review

The Wizard of Oz at the Watermill Theatre – review

Sherlock Holmes rock musical to debut at Watermill Theatre

Sherlock Holmes rock musical to debut at Watermill Theatre

The Lord of the Rings musical marks Frodo and Bilbo Baggins’ birthdays with announcement that the run has sold out

The Lord of the Rings musical marks Frodo and Bilbo Baggins’ birthdays with announcement that the run has sold out

West End ticket raffle launched by the Watermill Theatre

West End ticket raffle launched by the Watermill Theatre

The Lord of the Rings musical – cast interviews and show footage

The Lord of the Rings musical – cast interviews and show footage

Is the new Lord of the Rings musical revival “precious”?

Review Round-Ups

Is the new Lord of the Rings musical revival “precious”?

The Lord of the Rings musical review – Tolkien revival makes for epic and timely theatre

The Lord of the Rings musical review – Tolkien revival makes for epic and timely theatre

The Lord of the Rings musical – first look images released

The Lord of the Rings musical – first look images released

The Lord of the Rings musical – “Now and For Always” video from the UK revival released

The Lord of the Rings musical – “Now and For Always” video from the UK revival released

Mansfield Park at the Watermill – review

Mansfield Park at the Watermill – review

<em>Bleak Expectations</em> at the Watermill Theatre – review

Bleak Expectations at the Watermill Theatre – review

<em>Spike</em> starring John Dagleish to tour UK later this year

Spike starring John Dagleish to tour UK later this year

<em>Jerusalem</em> review – Mark Rylance's blistering Byron returns to the West End

Jerusalem review – Mark Rylance's blistering Byron returns to the West End

Cast for <em>Sunshine on Leith</em>, <em>Noises Off</em> and more at Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced

Cast for Sunshine on Leith, Noises Off and more at Pitlochry Festival Theatre announced

<em>Our Man in Havana</em> musical announces full cast

Our Man in Havana musical announces full cast

Complete cast for the return of <em>The Wicker Husband</em> confirmed

Complete cast for the return of The Wicker Husband confirmed

<em>Spike</em> starring John Dagleish at Watermill Theatre – review

Spike starring John Dagleish at Watermill Theatre – review

Watermill Theatre's production of <em>The Jungle Book</em> to be released online

Watermill Theatre's production of The Jungle Book to be released online

<em>The Jungle Book</em> review – a strikingly inclusive and bold reimagining of the Kipling classic

The Jungle Book review – a strikingly inclusive and bold reimagining of the Kipling classic

<em>The Jungle Book</em> at the Watermill announces cast and 'pyjama performances'

The Jungle Book at the Watermill announces cast and 'pyjama performances'

Top musical revivals to see

Top musical revivals to see

<em>Going the Distance</em> digital world premiere – first look trailer released

Going the Distance digital world premiere – first look trailer released

<em>Going the Distance</em> digital world premiere – behind-the-scenes on the new comedy

Going the Distance digital world premiere – behind-the-scenes on the new comedy

Cast for <em>Going the Distance</em> online premiere revealed

Cast for Going the Distance online premiere revealed

The Watermill unveils autumn season shows

The Watermill unveils autumn season shows

<em>As You Like It</em> at The Watermill – review

As You Like It at The Watermill – review

Watch Jodie Prenger in <em>Tell Me On A Sunday</em> sitzprobe ahead of new tour

Watch Jodie Prenger in Tell Me On A Sunday sitzprobe ahead of new tour

New play <em>Going the Distance</em> to premiere this autumn

New play Going the Distance to premiere this autumn

Jodie Prenger to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's <em>Tell Me On A Sunday</em> musical tour

Jodie Prenger to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black's Tell Me On A Sunday musical tour

<em>Amélie</em> musical to transfer to the West End for socially distanced run from May

Amélie musical to transfer to the West End for socially distanced run from May

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

Christmas 2020: stage shows, pantomimes and musicals to watch

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

Cancelled theatre shows and rescheduled dates – a rolling list of what's happening during the second lockdown

Watermill Theatre reveals socially distanced indoor season including actor-musician <em>Christmas Carol</em>

Watermill Theatre reveals socially distanced indoor season including actor-musician Christmas Carol

Watermill Theatre announces outdoor summer season including actor-musician <em>Camelot</em>

Watermill Theatre announces outdoor summer season including actor-musician Camelot

Top reviewed shows of 2020 to date

Top reviewed shows of 2020 to date

Review: <em>The Wicker Husband</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: The Wicker Husband (Watermill Theatre)

15 new musicals to see over the next year

15 new musicals to see over the next year

Jon Culshaw to play Bill Bryson in <em>Notes from a Small Island</em> stage adaptation

Jon Culshaw to play Bill Bryson in Notes from a Small Island stage adaptation

Review: <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Watermill Theatre)

<em>The Wicker Husband</em> new musical at the Watermill Theatre full cast announced

The Wicker Husband new musical at the Watermill Theatre full cast announced

Review: <em>One Million Tiny Plays about Britain</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: One Million Tiny Plays about Britain (Watermill Theatre)

Audience member steps in to save opening night of <em>Macbeth</em> at Wilton's Music Hall

Audience member steps in to save opening night of Macbeth at Wilton's Music Hall

Rebecca Trehearn, Emma Rice and Lolita Chakrabarti celebrate winning at the UK Theatre Awards

Rebecca Trehearn, Emma Rice and Lolita Chakrabarti celebrate winning at the UK Theatre Awards

The Watermill Theatre announces 2020 spring season including <em>Wicker Husband</em> musical and female-led <em>Hamlet</em>

The Watermill Theatre announces 2020 spring season including Wicker Husband musical and female-led Hamlet

Review: <em>Kiss Me, Kate</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: Kiss Me, Kate (Watermill Theatre)

<em>Kiss Me, Kate</em>, <em>Assassins</em> and <em>The Prince and the Pauper</em> feature in The Watermill's new season

Kiss Me, Kate, Assassins and The Prince and the Pauper feature in The Watermill's new season

Review: <em>Macbeth</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: Macbeth (Watermill Theatre)

<em>Assassins</em> and Alex Kingston confirmed in Nottingham Playhouse autumn 2019 season

Assassins and Alex Kingston confirmed in Nottingham Playhouse autumn 2019 season

<em>Amélie</em> musical UK premiere to star Audrey Brisson

Amélie musical UK premiere to star Audrey Brisson

<em>Amélie</em> musical to have UK premiere and tour in 2019

Amélie musical to have UK premiere and tour in 2019

Review: <em>Trial by Laughter</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: Trial by Laughter (Watermill Theatre)

Review: <em>Sweet Charity</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: Sweet Charity (Watermill Theatre)

<em>Sweet Charity</em> at the Watermill: first look photos

Sweet Charity at the Watermill: first look photos

<em>Sweet Charity</em> at the Watermill full cast joining Gemma Sutton announced

Sweet Charity at the Watermill full cast joining Gemma Sutton announced

Ten shows to catch before they get to the Edinburgh Fringe

Ten shows to catch before they get to the Edinburgh Fringe

My Top 5 Showtunes: Tyrone Huntley

My Top 5 Showtunes: Tyrone Huntley

20 Instagram accounts every theatre lover should be following

20 Instagram accounts every theatre lover should be following

Review: <em>A Midsummer Night's Dream</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream (Watermill Theatre)

Exclusive: Casting announced for first major revival of Jerusalem at the Watermill

Exclusive: Casting announced for first major revival of Jerusalem at the Watermill

<em>Sweet Charity</em> revival and new play from Ian Hislop and Nick Newman feature in The Watermill's season

Sweet Charity revival and new play from Ian Hislop and Nick Newman feature in The Watermill's season

Review: <em>Teddy</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: Teddy (Watermill Theatre)

<em>The Birthday Party</em> and <em>All's Well That Ends Well</em> in our top openings of the week

The Birthday Party and All's Well That Ends Well in our top openings of the week

A week in the life of <em>Teddy</em>'s Molly Chesworth

A week in the life of Teddy's Molly Chesworth

The Watermill Theatre at 50: Remote, magical and punching above its weight

The Watermill Theatre at 50: Remote, magical and punching above its weight

Casting announced for tour of <em>Teddy</em>

Casting announced for tour of Teddy

Tom Chambers on why everyone should visit the 'truly magical' Watermill Theatre

Tom Chambers on why everyone should visit the 'truly magical' Watermill Theatre

Review: <em>The Borrowers</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: The Borrowers (Watermill Theatre)

What's it like living in a theatre?

What's it like living in a theatre?

Paul Hart and company on creating the world of <em>The Borrowers</em> at the Watermill

Paul Hart and company on creating the world of The Borrowers at the Watermill

Love Theatre Day: Around the UK in 14 amazing theatres

Love Theatre Day: Around the UK in 14 amazing theatres

<em>Network</em> and <em>Tiger Bay</em> make our top openings of the week

Network and Tiger Bay make our top openings of the week

Why aren't there more revivals of new British plays?

Why aren't there more revivals of new British plays?

Jez Butterworth's <em>Jerusalem</em> to receive first major revival at Watermill Theatre

Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem to receive first major revival at Watermill Theatre

Watermill Theatre announces all-female <em>Dorian Gray</em> adaptation

Watermill Theatre announces all-female Dorian Gray adaptation

First look at Caroline Flack and Tom Chambers in rehearsals for <em>Crazy for You</em>

First look at Caroline Flack and Tom Chambers in rehearsals for Crazy for You

Review: <em>A Little Night Music</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: A Little Night Music (Watermill Theatre)

Review: <em>House and Garden</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: House and Garden (Watermill Theatre)

Review: <em>Twelfth Night</em> (Watermill Theatre)

Review: Twelfth Night (Watermill Theatre)

<em>This Joint is Jumpin</em>' to run at The Other Palace

This Joint is Jumpin' to run at The Other Palace

Wilton's Music Hall announces new season

Wilton's Music Hall announces new season

Full casting announced for <em>The Wipers Times</em>

Full casting announced for The Wipers Times

Meet the cast of <em>Crazy for You</em>

Meet the cast of Crazy for You

Caroline Sheen to star in <em>Crazy for You</em> at Watermill Theatre

Caroline Sheen to star in Crazy for You at Watermill Theatre

<em>Watership Down</em>, (Watermill Theatre, Newbury)

Watership Down, (Watermill Theatre, Newbury)

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 20 – 26 June

Top 5 theatre openings this week: 20 – 26 June

Bringing rabbits to life from page to stage in Watership Down

Bringing rabbits to life from page to stage in Watership Down

<em>Romeo and Juliet</em> (Watermill, Newbury)

Romeo and Juliet (Watermill, Newbury)

Exclusive: production pictures of the Watermill's <em>Romeo and Juliet</em>

Exclusive: production pictures of the Watermill's Romeo and Juliet

Oliver! (Watermill Theatre, Newbury)

Oliver! (Watermill Theatre, Newbury)

16 shows that should be on your radar in August

16 shows that should be on your radar in August

Climate-based love story <em>The Edge</em> to tour UK

Climate-based love story The Edge to tour UK

Exclusive: Cast announced for <em>Oliver!</em> at the Watermill

Exclusive: Cast announced for Oliver! at the Watermill

<em>39 Steps</em> team bring <em>Ben Hur</em> to Tricycle this Christmas

39 Steps team bring Ben Hur to Tricycle this Christmas

Watermill appoints Paul Hart as artistic director

Watermill appoints Paul Hart as artistic director

What's in my dressing room? – Gina Beck

What's in my dressing room? – Gina Beck

Actor-musician <em>Oliver!</em> comes to Watermill this Summer

Actor-musician Oliver! comes to Watermill this Summer

Peter Pan (Watermill, Newbury)

Peter Pan (Watermill, Newbury)

New shows and new faces at Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre this spring

New shows and new faces at Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre this spring

Cast announced for Watermill's Radio 4 musical <em>But First This</em>

Cast announced for Watermill's Radio 4 musical But First This

Sherlock's Last Case (Newbury)

Sherlock's Last Case (Newbury)

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